19th Century New England Murders : John Kemmler and The Purrington Family Massacre
Financial ruin can be a motive for murder. John Kemmler, a German Immigrant, was let go from his mill job in the industrial town of Holyoke. The fear of failure led Kemmler to commit one of the most heinous crimes in Massachusetts history. Captain James Purrington, a Maine farmer, was driven to massacre his entire family in the early 1800s. Mountain Murders discusses two tales of murder in 19th century New England examining why two family men would snap. Resources include A Midwife's Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, Murder New England by M William Phelps and various newspaper articles of the period.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
1 Mars 202038min
David Earl Miller
David Earl Miller was a drifter who dabbled in drugs and alcohol. In 1981, Miller was accused of brutally murdering a young woman named Lee Standifer in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was ultimately convicted and sentenced to die by electric chair for the horrific crime. Join Heather and Dylan as they discuss Miller's nightmarish childhood filled with all kinds of abuses and the road that ultimately led to the murder of an innocent person.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
24 Feb 202051min
Lust, money & murder? The mysterious case of Zachary Smith Reynolds
Zachary Smith Reynolds was heir to a southern tobacco fortune. Living a life of wealth and privilege, he was a man who wanted for nothing. When he met showgirl Libby Holmon, he would not be denied. A whirlwind romance, seduction, power and money end in mystery. Reynolds is found dead in his Winston Salem mansion. Suicide or murder? Mountain Murders spins a good old fashion southern yarn.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
22 Feb 202032min
The Unsolved Murder of Thomas Wesley Harden
Thomas Wesley Harden was a construction worker from Albany, Georgia who spent much of his career traveling throughout the Southeast for work. In October 1991, Harden's body is discovered in a motel room after finishing a job. His case would initially be considered a natural death by investigators though medical examiners agreed his death was a homicide. 29 years later, Harden's death remains unsolved. Mountain Murders takes a look at this cold case from our hometown Waynesville, NC. Who killed Thomas Harden? Why wasn't more done during the initial investigation? Why was the Sheriff's office pushing to call the murder a 'suicide' or 'natural death' when faced with evidence?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
16 Feb 202042min
Tipsy February: First Documented Murder, Lizzie Borden & The Black Dahlia
Mountain Murders releases a Patreon exclusive episode for everyone! Heather and Dylan discuss the first documented homicide, Lizzie Borden and The Black Dahlia in this bonus Mountain Murders show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
7 Feb 202056min
The Unsolved Murders of Theresa Woods and Cathy Carroll
Mountain Murders releases a Patron exclusive episode as a bonus for our Mountain Murders Fans!Now through the end of February if you sign up as a Patron, we'll include a personalized video message plus you'll have access to extra bonus episodes such as The Unsolved Murders of Theresa Woods and Cathy Carroll. Take advantage of our offer! Sign up as a Patron and help the podcast reach our 2020 goals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
5 Feb 202032min
Mountain Terrorist: Eric Rudolph
Eric Robert Rudolph was once the Most Wanted Man in America for his role in the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing, as well as a series of anti-gay and anti-abortion bombings across the South. Mountain Murders explores the true crime story that captivated a nation as Rudolph disappeared for 5 years before being caught. Join us as we uncover his background, childhood, and explain how he became an American terrorist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
2 Feb 20201h 9min
Serial Rapist and Murderer Robert Brashers
Career criminal Robert Brashers committed suicide during a police stand off in 1999. Little did law enforcement or his family know that Brasher's was a rapist and serial killer. Mountain Murders discusses this unique true crime spree that crosses the Southeast and Midwest. It was through advancements in DNA and forensics that Brashers was finally tied to the crimes he committed 30 years later.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
26 Jan 202050min
